KKDG explained

KKDG
City:Durango, Colorado
Area:Four Corners
Branding:Radio Free Durango
Frequency:99.7 MHz
Airdate:July 1, 1995 (as KWXA)
Format:Adult album alternative
Erp:9,200 watts
Haat:344m (1,129feet)
Class:C2
Facility Id:8779
Licensing Authority:FCC
Coordinates:37.3392°N -107.8236°W
Callsign Meaning:DuranGo
Former Callsigns:KWXA (1992–1998)
KPTE (1998–2014)
Owner:Hutton Broadcasting, LLC
Sister Stations:KDGO, KPTE

KKDG (99.7 FM) is a commercial radio station that is licensed to Durango, Colorado and serves the Four Corners area. The station is currently owned by Hutton Broadcasting, LLC and is airing an adult album alternative format.[1] [2]

History

The station was assigned the call letters KWXA on July 2, 1992. On April 10, 1998, the station became KPTE, then became the current KKDG on January 29, 2014.[3]

On September 26, 2024, KKDG dropped its top 40/CHR format and began stunting as "99.7 Doggy FM" with music for and about dogs.[4]

On October 3, 2024, KKDG was officially relaunched as Radio Free Durango with an adult album alternative format.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: KKDG Facility Record . .
  2. Web site: KKDG Station Information Profile . .
  3. Web site: KKDG Call Sign History . .
  4. https://radioinsight.com/headlines/282381/kkdg-goes-to-the-dogs/ KKDG Goes to the Dogs
  5. https://radioinsight.com/headlines/283329/kkdg-flips-to-aaa-radio-free-durango/ KKDG Flips to AAA Radio Free Durango